Kremlin announces Russia will annex four
occupied regions in Ukraine; Nord Stream
tensions rise
Posted By: NorthernDog, 9/30/2022 9:04:49 AM
Russia is facing the prospect of another raft of sanctions on prominent individuals and sectors of the economy after it oversaw a series of sham referendums in four Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, and is expected to annex those regions imminently. Condemned by Ukraine and its Western allies, the votes showed a resounding majority voted to join Russia, although the elections were widely seen as rigged and many irregular voting practices were reported. The EU proposed an eighth package of sanctions on Russia yesterday in response to the referendums, and the U.S. said it will announce more sanctions “in the coming
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Kremlin announces Russia will annex four
occupied regions in Ukraine; Nord Stream
tensions rise 7 replies
occupied regions in Ukraine; Nord Stream
tensions rise 7 replies
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In the meantime, Old Joe-Joe prepares for his much needed 3-day nap.